The first official Crown Jeweler for the British royal family, Garrard & Co. Limited has crafted iconic and historically celebrated rings, watches, necklaces and other jewelry for centuries.
Master silversmith George Wickes founded Garrard in 1735 and quickly gained a regal platform with patronage from Frederick, Prince of Wales. The company underwent a range of name changes and shifts in leadership over the years, with Robert Garrard becoming a partner in 1792. He assumed sole control of the firm a decade later and eventually passed the company down to his sons — James, Sebastian and Robert Garrard II — where it would remain in the Garrard family until 1946 with the death of Robert’s great-grandson.
Garrard Co. Ltd registered its current name in 1909 and, despite a temporary merger and relocation with Asprey, the firm still operates out of its original location on Albermarle St. in London. It was acquired by American private equity firm Yucaipa Companies in 2006.
Garrard created silver, tableware and decorative objects for the royal family as well as the Crown Jewels for a range of coronations beginning with King Edward VII’s in 1902. The esteemed luxury house created Queen Victoria's Small Diamond Crown, which featured colorless stones and was suitable to be worn while she mourned the passing of her last husband, Prince Albert. Later, for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, Garrard provided a pair of gold armlets. The company’s 1893 Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara adorns Queen Elizabeth II on British banknotes.
Among Garrard’s best known works is undoubtedly Princess Diana’s engagement ring — a 12-carat blue sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds, set in 18-karat white gold. Unlike most royal engagement rings, the one Princess Diana chose wasn’t a one-of-a-kind piece commissioned from the Crown Jeweler, but rather a catalog offering for anyone who could swing the $60,000 price tag. As a result, this was a matter of controversy within the royal family. It is now Kate Middleton’s ring.
Garrard is committed to ethical sourcing and sustainable practices. Today, its all-female design team — led by creative director Sara Prentice — continues to merge ageless techniques with modern technology to uphold the firm’s legacy in the creation of precious handcrafted engagement rings, brooches and other adornments.
While Garrard and the royal family parted ways in 2007, the house still produces pieces that captivate new generations of jewelry wearers all over the world, just as it has for hundreds of years.
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Large Vintage Burgundy Garrard & Co Jewellery Box, Ivory Satin & Cream Velvet
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A large vintage jewellery box covered with the original dark red leather, with a plain gilded border. It is square in shape, which by way of a push button, opens on a hinge, and flip...
Margaret Thatcher and State of Qatar, Garrard & Co. Silver Gilt Presentation Set
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Margaret Thatcher and State of Qatar, Garrard & Co. Silver Gilt Presentation Set, London, 1983. MARK OF GARRARD LTD, LONDON, 1983 A Three piece Elizabeth II, silver and sil...
Silver
Fine Silver and Shibuichi Vessel with Amethyst, Enamel
Located in Boulder, CO
This special vessel features a spring green guilloche Enamel on a Fine Silver disk housed in a casing that we fabricated from Shibuichi, a traditional Japanese decorative alloy made ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Mughal Indian Enamel and Diamond Cup Saucer & Spoon Set
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mughal Indian Enamel and Diamond Cup Saucer & Spoon Set A 200+ year old masterpiece: Incredible enamel on gold tea cup, saucer, and spoon. Set w...
Diamond, Enamel
Vintage Chaumet Suede Jewellery or Watch Box
By Chaumet
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Chaumet presentation box in tan suede, the lid stamped CHAUMET L'ARCADE in white, opening to a fitted suede cushion. The case is square and soft cornered, covered in tan sue...
Vintage 1930s Garrard & Co. Ring Box, Calcutta and London
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 1930s Garrard & Co. ring box in brown leather, the silk lid printed with a crown and Garrard & Co. Ltd, to H.M. The King, Calcutta and London. Garrard kept a branch ...
Other
Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Greek Jewellery Box
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage jewellery presentation box by the celebrated Greek house of Ilias Lalaounis. Compact rectangular form in a pale cream finish with a fitted velvet interior. Ilias Lalaounis is one of the most respected Greek jewellery...
Vintage Garrard & Co. Large Jewellery Presentation Box, Crown Jewellers
Located in Braintree, GB
Large vintage Garrard & Co. jewellery presentation box in burgundy, the white silk lid stamped with the crown and the Crown Jewellers imprint of 112 Regent Street. The imprint r...
Other
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Jewellery Box, Multipurpose Format
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. presentation box in navy blue leather, gilt blocked to the lid, the fitted dark interior taking a brooch, earrings or a similar jewel. A broad shallow case...
Other
Antique sterling silver and enamel cross charm
Located in NEWARK, GB
A cute tiny little sterling silver and blue enamel cross charm. This does not have a pendant bale and was probably kept as a protective charm or as a bible marker. It is beaded aro...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Oscar Heyman Velvet Jewellery Box, Circa 1960s to 1990s
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Oscar Heyman square jewellery box, covered in black velvet with a fitted velvet interior. Suitable for small jewellery items such as brooches and pendants. Oscar Heyman is...
Antique Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Russian silver & enamel spoon. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration to both the front and reverse. Simply a wonderful piece of Russian sil...
Silver, Enamel
Faberge Circular Green Enamel Silver-Gilt Gold Pill Box
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century Faberge circular green enamel silver-gilt and gold pill box, the translucent grass green enamel upon an engine-turned guilloche ground with radiating patte...
Yellow Gold
1890 Victorian Sterling Silver Enameled Buckle
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning sterling silver and enamel buckle from the 1890 Victorian era is gorgeous. The enamel is in absolute incredible condition, especially for...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Burgundy Garrard & Co Brooch Box, with Ivory Satin & Red Velvet Interior
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage jewellery box covered with the original dark red leatherette, with a plain gilded border, with further decorative gold tooled border. It is rectangular in shape, which by w...
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H 0.38 in W 2.63 in D 2.5 in
Machine Age Garrard & Co Gold Topped Sterling Silver Engine Turned Compact
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English Mid-Century ladies compact. In sterling silver with a gold-topped border and lift tab. By Garrard & Co. With an engine turned exterior and gilt interior. Having a mirror to the interior lid and retaining its original powder screen. Founded in 1722, Garrard was made the first ever Crown Jewelers for the English throne and held that distinction from 1843 - 2007. Garrard has also made jewelry for royalty and various world cup trophies...
Gold, Sterling Silver
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H 3.15 in W 0.79 in L 0.71 in
18 Karat Gold Micromosaic Stick Pin Depicting a Little Dog, Garrard & Co, London
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Roma, IT
In this beautiful and antique ( 1850 circa ) 18 Kt gold pin is set a micromosaic depicting a small dog, of exquisite workmanship. In the brooch case, the name "Garrard & Co" appears, the famous goldsmith supplier of the English royal house, and an inscription refers to a royal event. Garrard & Co., formerly Asprey & Garrard Limited, designs and manufactures luxury jewelry and silver. George Wickes founded Garrard in London in 1735 and the brand is headquartered at Albemarle Street in Mayfair, London (the address appears in the writing) Garrard was the first official Crown Jeweller of the UK, charged with the upkeep of the British Crown Jewels, from 1843 to 2007, and was responsible for the creation of many tiaras and jewels still worn by the British royal family today. As well as jewelry. The "Vatican Mosaic Studio" comes from the micromosaic plaque used by Garrard jewelry...
18k Gold